10% drop in greenhouse gas emissions in Paris
The city of Paris last week released the results of its Climate Energy Plan, which the city had been conducting since 2007. The results showed that the French capital has achieved a 10% reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases between 2004 and 2014. The Energy Climate Plan was launched in 2007 with the goal of reducing the carbon footprint of the city and of leading the fight against climate change. In 2012, this commitment was...
Total acquire Lampiris
The French energy giant Total have acquired Lampiris. The petrol and oil company has thus taken over the third largest supplier of electricity and natural gas in Belgium. At the time of publication, the financial details pertaining to the agreement have not been disclosed. Total is one of the six largest oil companies in the world and the biggest French company in terms of turnover. In Europe meanwhile, Total is ranked the 5th largest...
Chakratec, the 100% recyclable kinetic battery
Chakratec is an Israeli startup that has developed a green and recyclable kinetic battery. With a design devoid of chemicals, the battery can support an infinite number of charge/discharge cycles as the energy is stored in a compartment in motion. It is this compartment in motion that gives its name to the company, since Chakra means wheel in Sanskrit. This type of battery is much more expensive than the current market-leading...
UK constructs first dairy-based biogas plant
The first European plant to provide anaerobic biogas from dairy waste from a cheese manufacturing facility will soon open in the county of Cumbria, England. The cost of the project, led by Clearfleau, is estimated at £ 10 million and is expected to generate £3 million per year in income and savings, while providing the dairy with 25% of its energy needs. At full capacity, the new facility is expected to treat 1,650 m3 of effluent per...
2.5 million Americans employed in clean energy
A report carried out by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Dept.of Energy for Environmental Contractors has revealed that 2.5 million Americans work in the clean energy sector. The report was conducted by BW Research Partnership and, among others, The Solar Foundation, Clean Energy Trust and the Advanced Energy Economy. The report clearly shows that the clean energy market is booming on American soil, with around 300,000...
French wind energy industry relieved
Following on from yesterday’s story that the proposed wind energy bill had drawn sharp criticism from France Énergie Éolienne (France Wind Energy), the association have today released a second press statement. Debate is focused on the legal obligation for companies to consult a regional commission for any wind project, which, according to the association, made the commissioning process longer and even more difficult. The new FEE press...
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